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Article 4 Notification procedures and precautions to be taken where the presence of a designated disease is suspected

England and Wales

(1)

A person who has in his or her possession or under his or her charge any bird or carcase having, or suspected of having, a designated disease must —

(a)

immediately inform the F1Welsh Ministers, and

(b)

take all reasonable steps to ensure that the restrictions and requirements set out in Part I of Schedule 1 to this Order are complied with.

(2)

A person who examines or inspects any bird or carcase or who analyses any sample taken from any bird or carcase, and who suspects the presence of a designated disease in the bird, carcase or sample must immediately inform the F2Welsh Ministers.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Words in art. 4(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2010) by The Animal Health (Divisional Veterinary Managers) (Wales) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/618), arts. 1, 2(1), Sch. 1

F2

Words in art. 4(2) substituted (1.4.2010) by The Animal Health (Divisional Veterinary Managers) (Wales) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/618), arts. 1, 2(1), Sch. 1